ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060010735
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 20 March 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060010735 I certify that hereinafter is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in the case of the above-named individual. The applicant served continuously in the ARNG until 1 October 2002 when he was honorably discharged and transferred to the Retired Reserve in the rank and pay grade of sergeant E-5. The records show the applicant was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060010738
The applicant requests, in effect, that his undesirable discharge (UD) be upgraded. The applicant had already exceeded the 15-year statute of limitations to petition the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) for an upgrade of his discharge when he submitted his DD Form 293 to that board on 12 June 2006. Individuals discharged under this regulation would normally be issued an UD.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060010746
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 26 April 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060010746 I certify that hereinafter is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in the case of the above-named individual. The applicant requests, in effect, that his Purple Heart award be shown on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), dated 9 August 1983. As a result, the Board recommends that all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060010749
The evidence shows the applicant requested discharge in lieu of facing a court-martial. The characterization of service for this type of discharge is normally under other than honorable conditions and the evidence shows that the applicant was aware of that prior to requesting discharge. _______ CHAIRPERSON INDEX CASE ID AR20060010749 SUFFIX RECON DATE BOARDED 2007/02/21 TYPE OF DISCHARGE UD DATE OF DISCHARGE 19750428 DISCHARGE AUTHORITY AR635-200,Chapter 10 DISCHARGE REASON In Lieu of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060010751
He was awarded two Purple Hearts in Vietnam. The evidence of record shows that the applicant completed a qualifying period of service for award of the Good Conduct Medal on 22 January 1972. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing award of the Purple Heart for wounds received as a result of enemy action in the Republic of Vietnam on 27 June 1970; the Expert Qualification Badge, with Rifle Bar (M-14); the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060010752C071029
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 8 February 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060010752 I certify that hereinafter is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in the case of the above-named individual. Ronald D. Gant | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. Records show the applicant should have discovered the alleged error or injustice now...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060010753C071029
The applicant requests, in effect, that his major (MAJ) date of rank (DOR) be changed from 1 October 2005 to 1 May 2003. In an advisory opinion from the Chief, Special Actions Branch, Office of Promotions, Reserve Components, AHRC, indicated that the applicant was considered for promotion to MAJ by the Department of the Army (DA), Army Medical Department (AMEDD) Promotion Board and recommended. Therefore, there is no evidence of an error or injustice related to his major date of rank.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060010754
He submitted treatment records from his service medical records concerning treatment he received for a foot condition in November 1968. Incorporated herein by reference are military records which were summarized in the previous consideration of the applicant's case by the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) in Docket Number AR20050004115, on 18 January 2006. The evidence submitted by the applicant is new and was not considered in the Board's previous decision.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060010757
Therefore, she is entitled to correction of her DD Form 214, Item 4a to show the rank, SGT; Item 4b to show the pay grade E-5; and a correction to Item 12h to show the date of effective date of pay grade, 2004/09/01 (1 September 2004). As a result, the Board recommends that the Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing the rank Sergeant, in Item 4a. ; and effective date of pay grade of 2004/09/01 (1 September 2004) in Item 12h., of the applicant's...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060010763C080410
On 7 My 2003, the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) reviewed the applicant's case and determined that partial relief was warranted. Pertinent Army regulations provide that prior to discharge or release from active duty, individuals will be assigned RE codes, based on their service records or the reason for discharge. The U.S. Court of Appeals, observing that applicants to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) are by statute allowed 15 years to apply there, and that this Board's...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060010764
There are no orders in the applicants service personnel records that show he was awarded the Purple Heart. By regulation, in order to be awarded the Purple Heart, it is necessary to establish that a soldier was wounded or injured in action. Therefore, the Board requests that the CMSD-St. Louis administratively correct the records of the individual concerned to show award of the Bronze Star Medal, the Presidential Unit Citation, the Belgian Fourragere, the Army of Occupation Medal with...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060010777
The applicant was issued a new DD Form 214, honorably discharging him in pay grade E-4, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 5-3 (Secretarial Authority) on 25 June 1999. The evidence shows he departed on excess leave on 8 January 1999, the day after his request for a voluntary discharge until 25 June 1999, the date of his discharge. In accordance with applicable regulations, excess leave is without pay and allowances.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060010778
This same regulation states that a bronze service star will be awarded for wear on the Korean Service Medal for participation in each campaign. Therefore, the applicant's records should be corrected to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing that, in addition to the awards shown on his WD AGO Form 53-55, and his DD Form 214, his authorized awards include the Armed Forces Expeditionary...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060010786C071029
The applicant’s military records are not available to the Board for review. It states, in pertinent part, that a bronze service star is authorized with this award for each campaign a member participated in while serving in the ETO. Given the applicant received the BSM during World War II, it would be appropriate to correct his record and separation document to show he is entitled the 1st Oak Leaf Cluster with his BSM based on entitlement to the CIB.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060010792C070205
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the Purple Heart. The entry on the Vietnam Casualty Roster which shows the applicant was wounded in action on 12 December 1964 in Vietnam is accepted as sufficient evidence on which to amend his DD Form 214 to show award of the Purple Heart. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. amending his DD Form 214...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060010793
X The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. Pertinent Army regulations provide that prior to discharge or release from active duty, individuals will be assigned RE codes, based on their service records or the reason for discharge. The applicant was separated under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-40 and properly issued an RE Code of RE-3 in accordance with the applicable regulations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060010794
X The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The facts and circumstances surrounding the applicants administrative discharge are not present in the available records; however, his DD Form 214, which was authenticated by the applicant at the time of his discharge shows that he was discharged under other than honorable conditions on 14 July 1975, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, in lieu of trial by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060010796
The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, also provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. There is no evidence in the applicant's records, and the applicant has provided none, to show that he applied for an upgrade of his discharge to the ADRB within its 15-year statute of limitations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060010802
There are no orders in the applicants service personnel records that show he was awarded the Purple Heart. The evidence also shows that the applicant completed a qualifying period of service for award of the Army Good Conduct Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing award of the Purple Heart for wounds received as a result of enemy action in the Republic of Vietnam on 4 March 1968; the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060010805
The applicant requests, in effect, upgrade of his undesirable discharge to honorable. The applicant's military record show he was inducted into the Army of the United States Army, in pay grade, E-1, on 14 January 1964, for 24 months. On 16 November 1965, the applicant's commander recommended the applicant be discharged under the authority contained in Army Regulation 635-208.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060010807
X The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. On 3 May 1993, the applicant was discharged pursuant to a duly reviewed and affirmed court-martial order, and was issued a DD Form 259A (Bad Conduct Discharge Certificate). The applicant's entire record of service, as well as his post-service accomplishments was considered; however, his overall record of undistinguished service as well as his trial and conviction by general...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060010810
The applicant provides copies of his DD Form 293 (Application for the Review of Discharge from the Armed Forces of a United States), his recommendation for award of the Purple Heart, his exceptional support certificate, and three character reference letters, in support of his application. The applicant has failed to show, through the evidence submitted with his application or the evidence of record, that his separation which resulted in him receiving an RE Code of "4" was unjust. The...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060010812C071029
Dale E. DeBruler | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The DD Form 214 issued to the applicant on the date of his separation, 9 July 1997, shows that he was separated with a BCD under the provisions of chapter 3, Army Regulation 635-200, by reason of court-martial. Title 10 of the United States Code, section 1552 as amended does not permit any redress by this Board of the finality of a court-martial conviction...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060010813
Regrettably, absent evidence which conclusively shows that the applicant was wounded as a result of hostile action, and that he was treated for wounds incurred as a result of hostile action which was made a matter of official record, there is no basis to grant award of the Purple Heart to the applicant in this case. Evidence shows that the applicants records contain administrative error which does not require action by the Board. Therefore, the Board requests that the CMSD-St. Louis...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060010815C071029
Dale E. DeBruler | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The two available copies of the applicant’s DD Form 214 for the period ending 12 July 1974 also do not indicate the authority and reason for his discharge (i.e., paragraph 2-18, Army Regulation 635-200; separation designator code 201 expiration of term of service) or his reenlistment (RE) code. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060010821C071029
In the request the applicant submitted to the Board originally, he stated he was supposed to be discharged for medical reasons because of a back injury from a motorcycle accident, and that he was, at the time, trying to qualify for Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits. A copy of a DA Form 31, Request and Authority for Leave, in the applicant's service record shows he was allowed to go on excess leave pending approval of his request for discharge in lieu of trial by court- martial. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060010825
The applicant, who was retired on 2 June 1995 and placed on the Temporary Disability Retired List (TDRL), then removed from the TDRL on 15 January 1997 and permanently retired on 16 January 1997 for permanent physical disability, essentially states each time she submits her DD Form 214 for any purpose, she must also submit the subsequent permanent retirement orders from January 1997. The applicant provided no evidence, and her military records do not contain any evidence which shows that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060010826
The evidence of record confirms the applicant was transferred to the Retired Reserve on 1 June 1999, as a result of reaching the maximum years of authorized service as a LTC, and that at the time, he had completed 27 years of qualifying service for retirement. His record should also be corrected to show he was transferred to the Retired Reserve, in the rank of COL, on 26 May 2001, upon completing 30 years of commissioned officer service in the USAR. As a result, the Board recommends that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060010829C071029
Effective 1 August 1981, all Active Army, Army National Guard and Army Reserve Soldiers in an active status are eligible for award of the NPDR for satisfactory completion of the respective NCOES or RC-NCOES courses as follows: Primary Level consist of the Primary NCO Course, Combat Arm (PNCOC), Primary Leadership Course (PLC), Primary Technical Courses (Services School – PTC), and Warrior Leader Course (WLC) (formally called Primary Leadership Development Course (PLDC)) for award of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060010832
However, should the initial period of temporary Federal Recognition expire due to administrative processing delays, through no fault of the member, a subsequent Federal Recognition Board should be convened to consider the request again and grant another new period of temporary Federal Recognition if warranted. If the member meets the qualifications and requirements for Federal Recognition, the Chief, NGB extends permanent Federal Recognition to the member in the grade and branch in which...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060010834
X The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. On 30 June 1965, the applicant was discharged accordingly. Army Regulation 635-208, in effect at the time, set forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel who were found unfit or unsuitable for further military service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060010840
He also requests, in effect, correction of his records to show he completed 20 years of qualifying service for retired pay at age 60. National Guard Regulation 600-200, paragraph 8-27g states Soldiers are discharged from the State Army National Guard when a Soldier is determined to be an unsatisfactory participant per Army Regulation 135-91, chapter 4. The applicant was discharged from the Army National Guard on 1 June 1992 for unsatisfactory participation with a general discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060010845
The applicant submitted a letter from a friend who states the applicant worked for his father back in the early 1960's before the applicant started his own transmission service. There is no evidence that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. The applicant's records were not available for the Board's review.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060010847
The DD form 214 shows that on 3 March 1981, the applicant was separated with an under other than honorable conditions discharge by reason of misconduct-frequent incidents of a discreditable nature with authorities, under the provisions of chapter 14, Army Regulation 635-200. There is no evidence that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. The applicant's personnel record shows that he accepted...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060010851
There is no evidence in the available records which shows that the applicant was awarded and/or served in the MOS cryptographer. It stated, in effect, that the MOS code number and titled contained on the DA Form 20 would be entered in Item 23a of the DD Form 214. However, by regulation the required MOS entry in Item 23a of the DD Form 214 was the MOS documented in the DA Form 20.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060010857C071029
Donald L. Lewy | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant provides an AAM Certificate, dated 25 April 1985, which shows he was awarded the AAM for meritorious achievement while assigned to Company C, 105th Military Intelligence Battalion, from 1 June 1984 through 13 May 1985. The applicant provides an AAM Certificate that shows he was awarded the AAM for meritorious achievement during the period 1 June...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060010860
The applicant provides a copy of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation); a letter from the National Archives at College Park, Maryland; his Honorable Discharge Certificate, dated 28 April 1949; a letter dated 30 March 2006, from the Army Review Boards Agency, St. Louis, Missouri; his DD Form 149 (Application for Correction of Military Record) and Record of Proceedings; his Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) Decision Review Officer Decision, dated 16 February 2005;...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060010861
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 22 March 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060010861 I certify that hereinafter is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in the case of the above-named individual. The applicant requests that his Social Security Number be corrected on his discharge orders. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060010862
Army Regulation 635-5 (Personnel Separations - Separation Documents), in effect at the time of the applicant's separation from active duty, set forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. The evidence of record shows that the Application for Enlistment in the Armed Forces of the United States (DD Form 1966) instructed the applicant to be careful to include all incidents with law enforcement authorities that he discussed with his recruiter and that the Armed Forces...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060010863
X The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. Therefore, he is entitled to award of the Army Good Conduct Medal, and correction of his military records to show the Army Good Conduct Medal for the period 6 February 1970 to 5 October 1971, while serving in the rank of sergeant. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by awarding him the Good Conduct Medal...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060010867C071029
The applicant requests, in effect, that his records be corrected to show he was promoted to Sergeant Major (SGM), E-9. Not being the promotion authority for TPU Soldiers, USAHRC – STL has no historical records available that could substantiate that the applicant was given consideration for and/or promoted to SGM. However, as the advisory opinion noted, promotions to SGM would have been contingent upon a number of conditions and not just the fact the applicant completed a particular school.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060010872C071029
There is no information or documentation on file that indicates the applicant was ever wounded as a result of enemy action, or that he was ever treated for a battle related wound or injury while serving on active duty. Further, the PH is not included in the list of awards contained in Item 33 of the applicant's separation document, and Item 34 contains the entry "None", which indicates he was never wounded in action. Records show the applicant should have discovered the alleged error...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060010873
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 22 February 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060010873 I certify that hereinafter is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in the case of the above-named individual. The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) for the period ending 31 August 1977 to show award of the Korean Service Medal (sic) and the Meritorious Service Medal with...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060010874
There are no orders in the applicants service personnel records which show that he was awarded two awards of the Purple Heart. The applicant requested correction of his records to show award of the Air Medal. Therefore, he is entitled to correction of his records to show these unit awards.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060010875
The applicant's DFAS retired pay statement shows he became eligible for retired pay on 1 June 2006. Option B or C participants do not make a new SBP election at age 60. The evidence of record shows the applicant elected option C on 22 November 1989.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060010876
Exhibit B - Military Personnel Records (including advisory opinion, if any). On 16 July 1956, the Board of Officers recommended that the applicant be discharged from the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-208 for unfitness and that he be issued an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. On 26 July 1956, the applicant was discharged accordingly.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060010877C071029
James R. Hastie | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The evidence of record shows the applicant received a locally-imposed bar to reenlistment in July 1991 for refusing to attend PLDC. It appears she may have been offered early separation as part of a troop reduction program; however, her voluntary separation was processed under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 16-5b because she did...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060010878
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The U.S. Court of Appeals, observing that applicants to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) are by statute allowed 15 years to apply there, and that this Board's exhaustion requirement (Army Regulation 15-185, paragraph 2-8), effectively shortens that filing period, has determined that the 3 year limit on filing to the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) should commence on the date of final action by the ADRB. As a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060010879
The applicant requests, in effect, that his separation document (DD Form 214) reflect his service connected disability. Chapter 2, of the version of the regulation in effect at the time of the applicant's separation stated, in pertinent part, that Soldiers will be separated from active duty upon termination of enlistment, period of induction, and other periods of active duty or active duty for training. Absent any evidence that shows the conditions in question were medically unfitting for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060010880
On 16 July 1984, the applicant's unit commander recommended that he be discharged by reason of homosexuality. On 5 August and 6 September 1984, the applicant received inpatient treatment for alcohol intoxication. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing the applicant was discharged from the Regular Army on 17 September 1984 with a general, under honorable conditions discharge.